Jaipur Metro

The Jaipur Metro is a rapid transit system in the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Construction on the mostly elevated part of the first line, called Phase 1A, comprising 9.63 kilometres (5.984 mi) of route from Mansarovar to Chandpole Bazaar, started in November 2010, and was completed in 2014. The Jaipur Metro began commercial service between Chandpole and Mansarovar on 3 June 2015. The Jaipur Metro Rail system is India's sixth metro rail system after those in Kolkata, Delhi, Bangalore, Gurugram and Mumbai. The Jaipur Metro is the first metro in India to run on triple-storey elevated road and metro track. Phase 1-B, from Chandpole to Badi Chaupar, began operation on 23 September 2020.

Jaipur Metro
Jaipur Metro Pink line at Chandpole station
Overview
OwnerJaipur Metro Rail Corporation Limited (JMRC)
LocaleJaipur, Rajasthan, India
Transit typeRapid Transit
Number of lines1(operational) )
1(planned)
Line numberOperational:
  • Pink Line – 1
Planned:
  • Orange Line – 2
Number of stations11
Daily ridership20,623 (January 2020)
Chief executiveNihal Chand Goel, Chairman & MD
HeadquartersKhanij Bhavan, C-Scheme, Jaipur
WebsiteJaipur Metro
Operation
Began operation3 June 2015 (2015-06-03)
Operator(s)Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation (JMRC)
Train length4 coaches
Headway10 minutes (peak)
15 minutes (off-peak)
Technical
System length11.97 km (7.44 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead catenary
Average speed32 km/h (20 mph)
Top speed80 km/h (50 mph)
System map

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